Hyphenation ofembrandecer-lhe-emos

Analysis of "embrandecer-lhe-emos" (Portuguese)

1. Pronunciation Considerations:

The word "embrandecer-lhe-emos" is a conjugated verb form in Portuguese. It's a future subjunctive of the verb "embrandercer" (to darken, to make gloomy). Pronunciation will follow standard European Portuguese (EP) or Brazilian Portuguese (BP) rules, with slight variations in vowel quality and nasalization. This analysis will primarily focus on EP pronunciation, noting BP differences where relevant.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Portuguese syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and consonant clusters, the word breaks down as follows (using only original letters):

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: em- (Latin, prefix indicating 'in', 'into', or intensifying action). Morphological function: prefix.
• Root: brand- (Latin branda - 'brand', 'flame', related to darkening through burning). Morphological function: root.
• Suffixes: -ecer (Latin -escere - infinitive suffix, forming verbs of becoming). Morphological function: verb forming suffix. -lhe- (Pronoun clitic, dative/indirect object pronoun, 'to him/her/it/them'). Morphological function: pronoun. -emos (Future Subjunctive ending, 1st person plural). Morphological function: verb inflection.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of the root, following the general rule for words ending in vowels.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/em.bɾɐ̃.de.seɾ.ʎɨ.e.mos/ (EP)
/ẽ.bɾã.de.seɾ.ʎi.e.mus/ (BP - with more open vowels and nasalization)

6. Syllable Breakdown & Rule Application:

7. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Rule 1: Vowel-Consonant (VC): Syllables are typically divided after a vowel. (e.g., em, de, se, e)
• Rule 2: Consonant Clusters: Permissible consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable are treated as a single onset. (e.g., br in bran, cer in cer)
• Rule 3: Open vs. Closed Syllables: Syllables ending in vowels are open; those ending in consonants are closed.
• Rule 4: Pronoun Clitics: Pronoun clitics like lhe form their own syllable.

8. Exceptions & Special Cases:

• The pronoun clitic lhe is a special case, as it's a separate morpheme attached to the verb.
• Nasalization of vowels before nasal consonants (e.g., bran).
• The verb conjugation adds complexity, requiring consideration of inflectional endings.

9. Grammatical Role & Syllabification Shifts:

The word is a conjugated verb form. If "embrandercer" were used as an infinitive, the stress would remain on the penultimate syllable of the root.

10. Regional Variations:

Brazilian Portuguese tends to have more open vowels and stronger nasalization than European Portuguese. This affects the phonetic realization of syllables but doesn't significantly alter the syllabification.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• cantar: can-tar /kɐ̃.ˈtaɾ/ - Similar open syllable structure.
• falar: fa-lar /fɐ.ˈlaɾ/ - Similar open syllable structure.
• comer: co-mer /ku.ˈmeɾ/ - Similar open syllable structure, but with a different vowel.

The differences lie in the consonant clusters and the presence of the pronoun clitic lhe in "embrandecer-lhe-emos". The root structure and vowel qualities are consistent with typical Portuguese syllable patterns.